SEATTLE — Washington voters made their state the first in the nation to legalize recreational pot use on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with a federal government that backs the drug’s prohibition.A related measure was expected to pass in Colorado, but in Oregon results remain uncertain.

An amendment that would make it legal in Colorado for individuals to possess and for businesses to sell marijuana for recreational use has passed.
The Denver Post made the call at approximately 9:15 p.m.

“The voters have spoken and we have to respect their will,” Hickenlooper said onAmendment 64. “This will be a complicated process, but we intend to follow through. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so don’t break out the Cheetos or gold fish too quickly.”

I've never been a real big smoker...always liked alcohol much more...especially for being social. But I used to like smoking at night sometimes at home to relax and wind down. Haven't bothered with it much over recent years because it's a headache to keep a connection with druggie friends I no longer hang with or keep a relationship with a dealer. Not to mention potential issues with police. But how cool will it be when we can walk into a shop and choose from brownies, cakes, cookies, candies...all laced with marijuana. Or choose from many different strains with all different highs and get exactly what we want. This is a huge deal that will get the ball rolling for country wide legalization. I approve of this message.

I've never been a real big smoker...always liked alcohol much more...especially for being social. But I used to like smoking at night sometimes at home to relax and wind down. Haven't bothered with it much over recent years because it's a headache to keep a connection with druggie friends I no longer hang with or keep a relationship with a dealer. Not to mention potential issues with police. But how cool will it be when we can walk into a shop and choose from brownies, cakes, cookies, candies...all laced with marijuana. Or choose from many different strains with all different highs and get exactly what we want. This is a huge deal that will get the ball rolling for country wide legalization. I approve of this message.

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We are on our way to seeing the prohibition of marijuana coming to an end. I am thrilled!

SEATTLE — Washington voters made their state the first in the nation to legalize recreational pot use on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with a federal government that backs the drug’s prohibition.A related measure was expected to pass in Colorado, but in Oregon results remain uncertain.

An amendment that would make it legal in Colorado for individuals to possess and for businesses to sell marijuana for recreational use has passed.
The Denver Post made the call at approximately 9:15 p.m.

I live in Eastern Washington. It's going to be interesting to see how this unfolds. My husband drug tests his employees. We just privatized liquor in June so it's available at grocery stores rather than state-run stores. Now what, vodka and a blunt gift package at Costco?

I've never been a real big smoker...always liked alcohol much more...especially for being social. But I used to like smoking at night sometimes at home to relax and wind down. But how cool will it be when we can walk into a shop and choose from brownies, cakes, cookies, candies...all laced with marijuana. Or choose from many different strains with all different highs and get exactly what we want. This is a huge deal that will get the ball rolling for country wide legalization. I approve of this message.

We are on our way to seeing the prohibition of marijuana coming to an end. I am thrilled!

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AGREE. I used to smoke when I was a teen and in my early twenties. Haven't touched the stuff in almost 20 years but I support its legalization. I'm very happy about this. The ball has indeed begun to roll on this one.

Same-sex marriage was legalized in a couple of more states as well last night.

I live in Eastern Washington. It's going to be interesting to see how this unfolds. My husband drug tests his employees. We just privatized liquor in June so it's available at grocery stores rather than state-run stores. Now what, vodka and a blunt gift package at Costco?